Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStaughton Green moated site, Great Staughton

Staughton Green moated site, Great Staughton

England
List entry 1013311
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Staughton Green moated site is a medieval settlement site located in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire. The monument comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive or status-denoting feature of medieval domestic settlement, typically dating to the 12th to 16th centuries. The site's earthwork remains indicate the former presence of a substantial residential complex within its moated boundary, reflecting the settlement patterns and land use of medieval rural England. Such moated sites are common across central England and provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the structure and development of medieval communities.

Staughton Green moated site, Great Staughton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Staughton Green moated site, Great Staughton?

Staughton Green moated site is a medieval settlement site located in Great Staughton, Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013311.

Who is responsible for protecting Staughton Green moated site, Great Staughton?

Staughton Green moated site, Great Staughton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Staughton Green moated site, Great Staughton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bassmead Manor Farm moated enclosure. (4.2 km), Bushmead Priory: an Augustinian priory 800m north east of Bushmead Cross (4.8 km), Moated site known as `The Camps' and associated fishponds (5.3 km).

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